2009 Tour Down Under
Encyclopedia
The 2009 Tour Down Under was the 11th edition of the Tour Down Under
cycling
stage race, taking place over 20 –25 January around Adelaide
, Australia
. The Tour Down Under was the first race outside of Europe to be given ProTour status by the UCI
, and this edition was the first race in the inaugural UCI World Ranking
calendar.
This was the first race in Lance Armstrong
's comeback.
The race was preceded by an opening race called Down Under Classic
, not part of the UCI ProTour
competition.
Stage 1, 20 January, Norwood
Stage 2, 21 January, Hahndorf - Stirling
Stage 4, 23 January, Burnside Village
Stage 6, 25 January, Adelaide City
The Australia
n national team called Team UniSA-Australia was the only non-UCI ProTour
team invited to the race.
Tour Down Under
The Tour Down Under is a cycling race in Adelaide, South Australia and surrounding area. The race starts on the third Tuesday of January each year and attracts riders from across Australia and the world. In 2005, the Tour Down Under was promoted by the Union Cycliste Internationale to the...
cycling
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
stage race, taking place over 20 –25 January around Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The Tour Down Under was the first race outside of Europe to be given ProTour status by the UCI
Union Cycliste Internationale
Union Cycliste Internationale is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events. The UCI is based in Aigle, Switzerland....
, and this edition was the first race in the inaugural UCI World Ranking
2009 UCI World Ranking
The 2009 UCI World Ranking is the first edition of the ranking system launched by the International Cycling Union , replacing the rankings previously part of the UCI ProTour. The series started with the Tour Down Under's opening stage on 20 January, and consists of 13 stage races and 11 one-day...
calendar.
This was the first race in Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong
Lance Edward Armstrong is an American former professional road racing cyclist who won the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times, after having survived testicular cancer. He is also the founder and chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation for cancer research and support...
's comeback.
The race was preceded by an opening race called Down Under Classic
Down Under Classic
The Cancer Council Helpline Classic, also known as the Down Under Classic, is a single day road cycling race held in Adelaide, Australia, which is the official warm-up for the Tour Down Under. The race exists of only a men's competition and has been held since 2006.-Past winners:-References:*...
, not part of the UCI ProTour
UCI ProTour
The UCI ProTour was a series of road bicycle races in Europe, Australia and Canada organised by the UCI . Created by Hein Verbruggen, former president of the UCI, it comprises a number of 'ProTour' cycling teams, each of whom are required to compete in every round of the series...
competition.
Stage 1, 20 January, NorwoodNorwood, South AustraliaNorwood is a suburb of Adelaide, about 4 km east of the Adelaide city centre. The suburb is in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, the oldest South Australian local government municipality, with a city population over 34,000.-History:...
- Mawson Lakes, 140 km
Stage 1 Result
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b>General Classification after Stage 1
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Stage 2, 21 January, Hahndorf - StirlingStirling, South AustraliaStirling is a town located in the Adelaide Hills. It is administered by the Adelaide Hills Council. Its population is about 2500, though the town has largely merged with neighbouring townships such as Crafers and Aldgate. The towns closely surrounding it are: Aldgate, Crafers, Bridgewater and...
, 145 km
Stage 2 Result
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b>General Classification after Stage 2
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Stage 3, 22 January, Unley – Victor Harbor, 136 km
b>Stage 3 Result
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b>General Classification after Stage 2
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Stage 4, 23 January, Burnside VillageBurnside VillageBurnside Village is a popular fashion mall and shopping centre located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is situated in the City of Burnside suburb of Glenside, in the eastern suburbs....
- Angaston, 143 km
b>Stage 4 Result
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b>General Classification after Stage 4
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Stage 5, 24 January, Snapper Point - Willunga, 148 km
b>Stage 5 Result
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b>General Classification after Stage 5
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Stage 6, 25 January, Adelaide CityCity of AdelaideThe City of Adelaide is a local government area in the metropolitan area of Adelaide, South Australia. It covers the original Adelaide city centre settlement, , North Adelaide, and the Adelaide Park Lands which surround North Adelaide and the city centre.Established in 1840, the organisation now...
Council Circuit, 90 km
Stage 6 Result
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b>Final General Classification
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General classification
| Cyclist | Team | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ' | 19h 26' 59" | |
| 2 | + 25" | ||
| 3 | + 30" | ||
| 4 | + 30" | ||
| 5 | + 37" | ||
| 6 | + 38" | ||
| 7 | UniSA | + 39" | |
| 8 | + 40" | ||
| 9 | + 40" | ||
| 10 | + 40" |
Mountains classification
| Cyclist | Team | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ' | 46 | |
| 2 | 38 | ||
| 3 | 24 |
Points classification
| Cyclist | Team | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ' | 30 | |
| 2 | 24 | ||
| 3 | 20 |
Young classification
| Cyclist | Team | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ' | 19h 27' 29" | |
| 2 | + 7" | ||
| 3 | + 10" |
Team classification
| Team | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58h 22' 57" | |
| 2 | + 8" | |
| 3 | + 11" |
Classification leadership
| Stage (Winner) |
General Classification |
Mountains Classification |
Points Classification |
Young Rider Classification |
Team Classification | Aggressive Rider |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 (Andre Greipel Andre Greipel André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany... ) |
Andre Greipel Andre Greipel André Greipel is a German professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .He currently lives in Hürth, close to Cologne in Germany... |
Olivier Kaisen Olivier Kaisen Olivier Kaisen is a Belgian professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team .- Palmares :2001200220032004- External links :**... |
Jacopo Guarnieri Jacopo Guarnieri Jacopo Guarnieri is an Italian professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .- Major achievements :2009 – Liquigas2010 – Liquigas2011 – Liquigas-External links:... |
Olivier Kaisen Olivier Kaisen Olivier Kaisen is a Belgian professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team .- Palmares :2001200220032004- External links :**... |
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| Stage 2 (Allan Davis Allan Davis Allan Howard Davis is an Australian professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTour team . Born in Ipswich, Queensland, Davis resides in Bundaberg, Queensland and in Spain. Known for his sprinting ability, he started competitive cycling at the age of 10, and turned professional in 2002... ) |
Allan Davis Allan Davis Allan Howard Davis is an Australian professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTour team . Born in Ipswich, Queensland, Davis resides in Bundaberg, Queensland and in Spain. Known for his sprinting ability, he started competitive cycling at the age of 10, and turned professional in 2002... |
Andoni Lafuente Andoni Lafuente Andoni Lafuente Olaguibel is a Spanish professional road and track bicycle racer.- Palmares :2003*3rd, Pursuit2009 Euskaltel - Euskadi*Winner Mountains Classification 2009 Tour Down Under... |
José Joaquín Rojas José Joaquín Rojas José Joaquín Rojas Gil is a Spanish professional road bicycle racer, currently riding for UCI ProTeam . He turned professional in 2006 with the Liberty Seguros-Würth team. His older brother Mariano was a professional cyclist as well, riding for ONCE until 1996... |
Aaron Kemps Aaron Kemps Aaron Kemps is an Australian racing cyclist.- Palmarès :20012003... |
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| Stage 3 (Graeme Brown Graeme Brown Graeme Allen Brown OAM is a professional cyclist and dual Olympic gold medallist from Australia.-Cycling career - road and track:... ) |
Markel Irizar Markel Irizar Markel Irizar Aranburu is a Spanish professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team . Like team founder Lance Armstrong, Irizar is a testicular cancer survivor.- Palmares :2002... |
Stuart O'Grady Stuart O'Grady Stuart O'Grady OAM , nicknamed Stuey, is an Australian professional road bicycle racer on UCI ProTeam , who started as a track cyclist. He and Graeme Brown won a gold medal in Men's Madison at the 2004 Summer Olympics... |
Cameron Meyer Cameron Meyer Cameron Meyer is an Australian professional racing cyclist, riding for UCI ProTeam . He started cycling at the age of 13 in 2001 and first represented his country at the World Junior Track Championships in 2005. Meyer won his first senior World Championship in the Points Race in Pruszków, Poland... |
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| Stage 4 (Allan Davis Allan Davis Allan Howard Davis is an Australian professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTour team . Born in Ipswich, Queensland, Davis resides in Bundaberg, Queensland and in Spain. Known for his sprinting ability, he started competitive cycling at the age of 10, and turned professional in 2002... ) |
Andoni Lafuente Andoni Lafuente Andoni Lafuente Olaguibel is a Spanish professional road and track bicycle racer.- Palmares :2003*3rd, Pursuit2009 Euskaltel - Euskadi*Winner Mountains Classification 2009 Tour Down Under... |
Allan Davis Allan Davis Allan Howard Davis is an Australian professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTour team . Born in Ipswich, Queensland, Davis resides in Bundaberg, Queensland and in Spain. Known for his sprinting ability, he started competitive cycling at the age of 10, and turned professional in 2002... |
Vladimir Efimkin Vladimir Efimkin Vladimir Alexandrovich Efimkin is a Russian professional road bicycle racer, who as of 2011 rides along his twin brother Alexander Efimkin on... |
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| Stage 5 (Allan Davis Allan Davis Allan Howard Davis is an Australian professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTour team . Born in Ipswich, Queensland, Davis resides in Bundaberg, Queensland and in Spain. Known for his sprinting ability, he started competitive cycling at the age of 10, and turned professional in 2002... ) |
Jack Bobridge Jack Bobridge Jack Bobridge is an Australian professional racing cyclist. He came fourth as part of the Australian team pursuit at the 2008 Olympics, losing the bronze medal race to New Zealand. In May 2009, Bobridge signed with , with his contract starting on 1 January 2010 and continuing until 2012... |
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| Stage 6 (Francesco Chicchi Francesco Chicchi Francesco Chicchi is an Italian professional road bicycle racer for UCI Pro Tour team .- Major results :200220052006... ) |
Wesley Sulzberger Wesley Sulzberger Wesley Sulzberger is an Australian cyclist. He was born in Launceston, Tasmania Australia and started cycling with the West Tamar Cycling Club.He began his career with the Australian Continental Team Southaustralia.com-AIS cycling Team and later joined the FDJ. His older brother Bernard Sulzberger... |
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| Final |
Allan Davis Allan Davis Allan Howard Davis is an Australian professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTour team . Born in Ipswich, Queensland, Davis resides in Bundaberg, Queensland and in Spain. Known for his sprinting ability, he started competitive cycling at the age of 10, and turned professional in 2002... |
Andoni Lafuente Andoni Lafuente Andoni Lafuente Olaguibel is a Spanish professional road and track bicycle racer.- Palmares :2003*3rd, Pursuit2009 Euskaltel - Euskadi*Winner Mountains Classification 2009 Tour Down Under... |
Allan Davis Allan Davis Allan Howard Davis is an Australian professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTour team . Born in Ipswich, Queensland, Davis resides in Bundaberg, Queensland and in Spain. Known for his sprinting ability, he started competitive cycling at the age of 10, and turned professional in 2002... |
José Joaquín Rojas José Joaquín Rojas José Joaquín Rojas Gil is a Spanish professional road bicycle racer, currently riding for UCI ProTeam . He turned professional in 2006 with the Liberty Seguros-Würth team. His older brother Mariano was a professional cyclist as well, riding for ONCE until 1996... |
Individual 2009 UCI World Rankings standings after race
Per the first published individual classification.| Rank | Name | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122 | ||
| 2 | 87 | ||
| 3 | 77 | ||
| 4 | 64 | ||
| 5 | 50 | ||
| 6 | 40 | ||
| 7 | 20 | ||
| 8 | 16 | ||
| 9 | 10 | ||
| 10 | 6 | ||
| 11 | 6 | ||
| 12 | 5 | ||
| 13 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 2 | ||
| 15 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 1 | ||
| 17 | 1 | ||
| 18 | 1 | ||
| 19 | 1 |
Teams
| Nation | UCI Code |
Team Name |
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ALM | |
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AST | |
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BBO | |
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COF | |
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EUS | |
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FDJ | |
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FUJ | |
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GCE | |
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GRM | |
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KAT | |
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LAM | |
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LIQ | |
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MRM | |
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QST | |
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RAB | |
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SAX | |
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SIL | |
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THR | |
The Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n national team called Team UniSA-Australia was the only non-UCI ProTour
UCI ProTour
The UCI ProTour was a series of road bicycle races in Europe, Australia and Canada organised by the UCI . Created by Hein Verbruggen, former president of the UCI, it comprises a number of 'ProTour' cycling teams, each of whom are required to compete in every round of the series...
team invited to the race.